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Essex — Charlottesville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 60 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Essex? 56.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Charlottesville average.

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Essex
Charlottesville
56.1%
Dismissed
43.9%
Convicted
60
Cases
83th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
60 cases · 2025
Based on 60 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Essex's cases for your specific charge.

Obstruction 100.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

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If Essex filed your case in Charlottesville, here's what the data shows: 56.1% of their 60 cases were dismissed, and 43.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Charlottesville average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 83% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (18 cases, 45.5% dismissed), followed by Other (12 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 60 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Charlottesville District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 18 45.5%
Other 12 71.4%
Obstruction Guide 6 100.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 1,462 49.4%
Mullins 933 40.5%
Bench 301 61.5%
Anderson 126 31.3%
Abdelgayed 110 53.0%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving Essex have a 56.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 60 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 83% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Essex include Traffic Infraction (18 cases), Other (12 cases), Obstruction (6 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Obstruction cases involving Essex in Charlottesville, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Obstruction outcomes for Charlottesville.
Based on 6 Public Intoxication cases involving Essex in Charlottesville, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Charlottesville.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 60 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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